Large Seroma 12 Weeks Post-op Tummy Tuck - What Should I Do?

I am 12 weeks post tummy tuck and still have a seroma as large as 1/2 of a tennis ball. It is hard,palpable and noticeable, since I am a small person. Does massage help? What can I do? Will it eventually resolve. It was much larger. I have moved to NY from Fl.and no longer see my Dr. Help, help. Sherry

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Persistent seroma 12 seeks after tummy tuck

July 25th, 2010

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Along with Dr. Aldea, I am somewhat puzzled by your description. Seromas are commonly treated by aspiration. Occasionally a drain is placed and infrequently, surgery is necessary to excise the surrounding capsule around longstanding seromas.

A Seroma needs to be evaluated and Treated by a Plastic Surgeon

July 22nd, 2010

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"12 weeks post tummy tuck and still have a seroma as large as 1/2 of a tennis ball. It is hard,palpable and noticeable". Having a hard mass 3 months after surgery is not normal. Not quite sure why you are referring to it as a seroma since most seromas are soft and feel like a squeeze toy. This may be a localized area of dead fat (fat necrosis) or something else. Regardless, you need to be seen either by your original plastic surgeon in NY or have him recommend a colleague in the community in which you live and have it taken care of. Good Luck.

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